Sustainable Water Resource Development Using Coastal Reservoirs

  • 4h 28m
  • Brian Jones, Lim Sinpoh, Muttucumaru Sivakumar, Roger Falconer, Shu-Qing Yang, Sreevalsa Kolathayar, T.G. Sitharam
  • Elsevier Science and Technology Books, Inc.
  • 2020

Coastal reservoirs are viewed in many regions of the world as an emerging concept of storing fresh water when the river basin is in flood. Similar reservoirs (or impoundments) can be used to generate tidal renewable energy and/or provide the catalysis for urban regeneration. Constructed near the coast in natural river basins, these reservoirs have a smaller environmental footprint and are less obstructive than inland dams. Written by an international group of Civil, Environmental, and Geotechnical Engineers, Sustainable Water Resource Development using Coastal Reservoirs discusses the latest research and breakthroughs in their use, while offering expert advice into their sustainable design and construction.

The perfect reference for researchers exploring the feasibility of this emerging technology or experienced professionals who wish to implement this technology as a water scarcity solution or a tidal renewable energy source or for urban regeneration, Sustainable Water Resource Development using Coastal Reservoirs provides an expert resource to the design, construction and use of coastal reservoirs. The reference begins with a brief but readable examination of water quantity, quality design and geotechnical considerations. The book includes international case studies to clearly illustrate the various uses, design, planning, construction, and operation methods. These case studies include projects such as: Afsluitdijk in the IJsselmeer, (Netherlands), Zuiderzee (Netherlands), Thanneermukkom Bund (India), Sihwa (South Korea), Saemangeum, (South Korea), Chenhang (China), Plover Cove (China), and Marina Barrage (Singapore).

In this Book

  • Introduction to IACRR and Coastal Reservoirs (CR)
  • Water Storage and Design Considerations of Coastal Reservoirs
  • Water Quality Considerations—From Catchment to Coastal Reservoir
  • Geotechnical Considerations for Coastal Reservoirs
  • From Dujiangyan to Qingcaosha
  • Insights into the Design and Development of Shanghai Coastal Reservoirs
  • Preliminary Feasibility Study of Coastal Reservoirs for Australia
  • Coastal Reservoirs and Their Potential for Urban Regeneration and Renewable Energy Supply
  • Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal Infrastructure
  • Challenges and Opportunities for Coastal Reservoir Development in India
  • An Alternative Method to Solve Water Scarcity in Adelaide – Apply a Coastal Reservoir Strategy in the Lower Lakes
  • A Paradigm Shift of Water Resource Management from Upstream Reservoirs to Downstream/Coastal Reservoirs in Malaysia
  • Remote Sensing Image Based Nearshore Bathymetry Extraction of Mangaluru Coast for Planning Coastal Reservoir
  • Future Directions
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